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French Navy’s New PH Offshore Patrol Vessels: Construction, Specs & Launch Timeline

Construction of the first vessel in the class commenced in May 2024, and recent images shared by...

Germany and UK Sign Historic Kensington Defense Treaty Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

Germany and the United Kingdom have entered into their first bilateral defense agreement since World War II,...

Belgium Boosts Defense with F-35 Jets, Frigate & Air Defense Upgrades

Belgium will acquire additional F-35 fighter jets, a third frigate, and invest billions of euros in air...

Germany Expands F-35 Fleet Despite Kill Switch Threats

Earlier this year, the F-35 fighter jet faced criticism from several European countries—including Germany, Switzerland, and France—over...

France Restarts SCALP/Storm Shadow Missile Production to Boost European Defense

On July 9, 2025, France announced it will restart production of the SCALP/Storm Shadow cruise missile after...

Peru Chooses Saab Gripen E Over F-16 and Rafale in $3.5B Fighter Jet Deal

In a landmark decision, Peru has chosen to purchase 24 Saab JAS 39 Gripen E multirole fighter...

Germany Airlifts Puma IFV in Historic A400M Test to Boost NATO Rapid Deployment

German Army Puma infantry fighting vehicle from Panzergrenadier Brigade 37 on the road during military exercise "Wettin Sword" just after crossing...

Denmark Boosts Air Defense with NASAMS, Iris-T, and VL Mica Systems

Denmark has chosen to acquire three distinct ground-based air defense systems from manufacturers in Germany, France, and...

Europe Advances AI Drone Warfare Inspired by Ukraine’s Battlefield Tactics

Inspired by Ukraine’s battlefield innovations, a rising number of European defense firms are now incorporating artificial intelligence...

Franco-German Alliance to Modernize French Military Truck Fleet

In a move underscoring Europe’s shifting defense posture, French military vehicle manufacturer Arquus and Germany’s Daimler Truck...

France Launches MALE Drone Development Program at Paris Air Show

The above image is for representational purposes only. France asked five local companies to...

Airbus Showcases VSR700 Naval Drone and HTeaming System at Paris Air Show

Airbus Helicopters anticipates strong demand for its VSR700 unmanned rotorcraft, particularly for intelligence missions and tasks that...